Have you ever dreamed of becoming a pilot? A Discovery Flight with Rich Aviation Services is the perfect way to see if flying is right for you.
For just $145, you’ll spend 30 minutes in the air in a Cessna 172 and 30 minutes with a professional instructor on the ground.
Not only will you meet our team and tour our facilities, but this first lesson can also be logged in your pilot logbook as Lesson #1 toward your Private Pilot Certificate.
Your experience begins with a tour of our school, facilities, and services. Your instructor will then walk you through what to expect during the flight, covering safety procedures, weather, and aircraft systems. Together, you’ll complete a hands-on preflight inspection of the airplane.
From the pilot’s seat, you’ll run the checklist, start up the engine, and taxi to the runway with your instructor’s guidance. Once airborne, you’ll take the controls — learning to climb, turn, descend, and manage airspeed. You’ll be surprised how natural it feels to fly! After some time in the practice area, you and your instructor will return to land at the airport. The flight lasts about 30 minutes.
Back on the ground, your instructor will review the flight with you, answer any questions, and log your very first flight lesson.
Please schedule at least 48 hours in advance. A government-issued ID is required, and if you’re redeeming a gift certificate, bring it with you.
Yes. Please bring a valid government-issued ID. If you have a gift certificate, bring that along as well. Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended.
The full Discovery Flight experience typically lasts about 2 hours, including the briefing, flight, and post-flight review.
Absolutely. Your Discovery Flight is logged in your complimentary pilot logbook as your very first lesson toward a Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes! Discovery Flights make a perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or anyone who has dreamed of flying. Gift certificates are available through our office.
Yes. We’re happy to help you take photos on the ground before or after your flight. While in the air, your passenger or instructor can take photos — but as the pilot-in-training, your focus will be on flying!
There’s no minimum age to take a Discovery Flight. Younger participants may have limited involvement, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver for minors.
Yes. TSA regulations require proof of U.S. citizenship (passport, or driver’s license with birth certificate) for any type of flight training.
